Aug. 11 Indoor Sale Fundraiser Dewar PeeWee Football will be having an indoor yard sale fundraiser from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat., Aug. 11, at the Dewar Senior Center.
Aug. 11
Indoor Sale Fundraiser
Dewar PeeWee Football will be having an indoor yard sale fundraiser from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat., Aug. 11, at the Dewar Senior Center. They will also have baked goods and drinks.
Aug. 13
Freshman Orientation
Henryetta High School incoming freshman will have orientation at 6 p.m. Mon., Aug. 13. All incoming freshman and their parents are strongly encouraged to attend. Important information and schedules will be given out at this time.
Aug. 14
Henryetta Schools Open House
Henryetta Public Schools will be having an Open House to kick off the 2018/19 school year from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14. Elementary students may bring their school supplies at that time.
Aug. 15
Annual Awana Registration Event
Dewar First Baptist Church will be having their annual Awana registration event from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wed., Aug. 15. The event includes inflatables, games, and light snacks. Awana is a Wednesday night ministry for children ages 2 years – 5th grade. You may preregister online at www.dewarfbc.com/kids, https://www.facebook.com/events/190650278462344/, or https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/mychurch/?id=50107&t=v.
Aug. 16
Back to School
Henryetta Public Schools will be back in session on Thursday, Aug. 16.
Aug. 17
Brisket Dinner and Pie Auction
Dustin Senior Citizens will be having a brisket dinner and pie auction on Friday,Aug. at their Senior Citizens building. Carry-out will be from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m., dinner will be from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., and the pie auction will be at 7 p.m. All proceeds befit the Dustin Sr. Citizens for insurance and maintenance to their building.
Aug. 18
Labor Day Pageant
Henryetta’s annual Labor Day Pageant will be on Sat., Aug. 18 at the Henryetta High School Auditorium. The baby pageant will be begin at 10 a.m., and the queen pageant will begin at 7 p.m. Entry forms may be picked up at the Henryetta Free-Lance or Rheba’s Flowers and Gifts. For more information contact Shannon Frair at 918-650-2386.
Sept. 1
Labor Day Gospel Singing
The Jack Clifford Memorial Labor Day Gospel Singing will be at 7 p.m. Sat., Sept. 1, at the Henryetta High School auditorium. This year will feature The Williamsons, Chris Hester, Southern Sonlight, and Preacher and The Travelers. For more information call 1-800-557-8815 or visit TheGospelStation.com.
Jim Shoulder’s Living Legends Rodeo
The Jim Shoulder’s Living Legends Rodeo will take place Sat. through Mon., Sept. 1-3, at Historic Nichols Park’s Jim Shoulder’s Living Legends Rodeo Arena.
Okmulgee County Clothing Closet
Moms around Okmulgee County will be hosting an Okmulgee County Clothing Closet from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sat., Sept. 1, at Okmulgee First Assembly of God. This is a free event for the community. To make donations please contact “Moms around Okmulgee County” on Facebook.
Sept. 3
Annual Labor Day Parade and Celebration
The annual Labor Day Parade will begin at 10 a.m. Mon., Sept. 3, on Main St. Lots of activities will follow throughout the town.
Oct. 6
Dewar Harvest Festival
The Town of Dewar will be having their annual Dewar Harvest Festival from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sat., Oct. 6 on Broadway Street. For more information call 918-652-4042.
Oct. 20
Henryetta Arts and Crafts Fall Bazar
There will be a Henryetta Arts and Crafts Fall Bazar from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat., Oct. 20, at the First Baptist Church Gymnasium, located at 420 W. Trudgeon. If you would like to be a vendor at the event contact Denise Frost at 918-629-0004.
On-Going Area Events:
Parent and/or Guardians of Henryetta Public Schools
Henryetta Public Schools "will not" have the after school program (HASP) this school year 2018-2019.
PC Memories
PC Memories is a non-profit corporation that has 25 FREE refurbished desktop computers to give out in July to low income families, adults, veterans, and seniors, in Okmulgee County. Applications for assistance can be picked up at the Henryetta Public Library and Okmulgee Public Library. Deadline to receive post marked applications is June 30. For more information call 918-557-1379 or visit www.okmulgeepc.com.
Al-anon Meetings
Al-anon Family Support Group will meet at 7 p.m., every Tues., at the First Christian Church located at 5th and Cummings.
Monthly VFW Meeting
The Henryetta VFW Post 539 will have a meeting the 1st Tues. of every month. All veterans are encouraged to attend. For more information contact Bill Goodner at 918-652-7103.
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers meetings are Thurs. evenings with the check in starting at 5:30 p.m. and meetings starting at 6 p.m. at the Tulledega Hills Baptist Church, 3000 W Main.
Lost and Found NA
A non-smoking NA meeting is now available four days each week at the First Christian Church, Okmulgee, on the corner of 8th and Seminole Streets. Meetings will be at 7 p.m. on Mon., Thurs., and Fri. and at 2 p.m. on Sat. Entry is around the back and down the stairs.
Hoffman Fellowship
Hoffman Fellowship is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and family oriented event. The center is now open on Sat. at 5 p.m. For more information, call Ruby at 918-652-8440.
American Legion Post 85
Monthly meetings for members of the American Legion Post 85 are the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Membership is open to all eligible veterans. The American Legion is located at 601 E. Frisco Ave, Henryetta. For information call 918-652-9421.
OSUIT offers Free GED Classes
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is offering free GED classes through theirAdult Basic Education program. Classes are on Mon., Tues., and Wed. from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Dewar Indian Community Center and Tues. and Thurs. from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., at the Henryetta High School Stem Building. For more information, please contact Jan Colombin at 918-752-7890 or jcolombin@okmulgee.k12.ok.us or Amie Johnson at 918-752-4813 or ajohnson@henryetta.k12.ok.us.
